Philippians 3:1–11: Righteousness
Sinful human beings cannot become righteous through keeping the law. We need the righteousness of Jesus Christ imputed to us by grace, through faith. (Exposition of Philippians 3:1–11)
Philippians 2:19–30: Servanthood
The soaring theology of the Christ hymn inspires more than our worship—it inspires our tedious, unnoticed, selfless servanthood. (Exposition of Philippians 2:19–30)
Philippians 2:12–18: Sanctification
God calls us to struggle and strive toward our sanctification, but he promises that he will be the One to accomplish the work. (Exposition of Philippians 2:12–18)
Philippians 2:1–11: Humility
Our model of humility for the cruciform mind comes from the One who emptied himself in order to take the form of a servant on his way to the cross. (Exposition of Philippians 2:1–11)
Philippians 1:19–30: Confidence
In the midst of uncertainties, turmoil, suffering—and the looming shadow of death some day—how does the Christian stand firm in confidence? (Exposition of Philippians 1:19–30)
Philippians 1:12–18: Joy
What is the source of the Christian’s joy? Not circumstances, but the progress of the gospel. (Exposition of Philippians 1:12–18)
Philippians 1:1–11: Fellowship
God created human beings not simply for relationships, but for fellowship—that is, spiritual commonality in Christ. (Exposition of Philippians 1:1–11)
Introduction: Have This Mind: A Primer on the Cruciform Life (Philippians)
Read the introduction for my forthcoming pastoral commentary on Paul’s letter to the Philippians: Have This Mind: A Primer on the Cruciform Life.
Discipleship according to John
Over the course of John’s Letters, he has worked through three primary themes: (1) Know God, (2) Believe the Gospel, and (3) Love one another. (Summary of 1, 2 and 3 John)
3 John: The Case Study of Gaius and Diotrephes
In 3 John, the Apostle John contrasts living for Christ versus living for self. Everyone is someone’s disciple; what kind of master do you serve? (Exposition of 3 John)
2 John: The Case Study of the Elect Lady
In 2 John, the apostle John gives us a case study of the themes of 1 John. Specifically, John shows how love and truth fit together in the Christian life. (Exposition of 2 John)
1 John 5:18–21: Eternal Life
In the closing section of his First Letter, the Apostle John insists that Jesus Christ is God and eternal life—and that we should therefore keep ourselves from idols. (Exposition of 1 John 5:18–21)